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F-16: The Birth of America’s Lightweight Fighter

On April 13, 1972, the U.S. Air Force announced its selection of General Dynamics (YF-16) and Northrop (YF-17) for the Light-Weight Fighter (LWF) program....

Nakajima C6N Saiun – Specifications, Facts, Drawings, Blueprin

Nakajima C6N Saiun History The Saiun (code name Myrl) was the first Japanese aircraft to be specifically designed from the outset for ship-borne reconnaissance, and...

Aichi D3A2 “Val” – Specifications, Facts, Drawings, Blueprints

Aichi D3A2 "Val" History The Aichi D3A (code name Val) somehow seemed to typify Japan's entry into World War 2. Apart from the fact that...